Xi Zhongxun (Chinese: 习仲勋; pinyin: Xí Zhòngxūn; 15 October 1913 – 24 May 2002) was a Chinese Communist revolutionary and politician who played a significant role in the history of the People's Republic of China. He served as the first Secretary General of the State Council from 1954 to 1965, Vice Premier of the State Council from 1959 to 1965, Party Secretary of Guangdong from 1978 to 1980, and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress from 1980 to 1983 and again from 1988 to 1993. He was a member of the influential Eight Elders in the 1980s and was also the father of Xi Jinping, the General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party since 2012.
Recognized as a key figure in both the first and second generations of Chinese leadership, Xi played a pivotal role in the Chinese Communist revolution and the development of the People's Republic. His contributions spanned from establishing Communist guerrilla bases in northwestern China in the 1930s to pioneering economic liberalization in southern China in the 1980s. Known for his political moderation, Xi endured multiple purges and periods of imprisonment throughout his career, yet remained a steadfast advocate for reform and pragmatic governance.
Read more...The October 15, 1913 was a Wednesday under the star sign of ♎. It was the 287 day of the year. President of the United States was Woodrow Wilson.
If you were born on this day, you are 111 years old. Your last birthday was on the Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 337 days ago. Your next birthday is on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in 27 days. You have lived for 40,880 days, or about 981,120 hours, or about 58,867,248 minutes, or about 3,532,034,880 seconds.
Date: 16 October 1913
By Marconi Transatlantic Wireless Telegraph To the New York Times
Marconi Wireless
Cost of messages explained by Manager Turnbull of the Marconi Company
Date: 16 October 1913
LOUIS N. HAMMERLING
Louis HAMMERLING
Foreign Language Newspapers Assoc. protests against trial; letter from L. N. Hammerling; letter of protest from "Americanus,"
Date: 16 October 1913
Special Cable to THE NEW YORK TIMES
LONDON, Thursday, Oct. 16. -- THE TIMES in its city article says to-day:
Date: 15 October 1913
report that Wilson Administration will attempt to break up toll system without making adequate recompense disturbs stockholders
Date: 15 October 1913
Special Cable to THE NEW YORK TIMES
Explosion in Universal Colliery at Sengenhydd; 400 miners probably dead; about 500 rescued
Date: 16 October 1913
comment on Government ownership of American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Date: 16 October 1913
announces opera plans for coming season
Date: 15 October 1913
By Marconi Transatlantic Wireless Telegraph To the New York Times
Marconi Wireless
Plans to demand that all vessels be equipped with wireless apparatus
Date: 16 October 1913
Special Cable to THE NEW YORK TIMES
foreign diplomats urge maintenance of guard in Mexico City and may ask for warships, fear rebel occupation, foreign banks alarmed over treasure vaults, Gen. Maas arrested in the U. S., report that rebels are now in Guaymas, rebels said to control the north
Date: 15 October 1913
Special to The New York Times
Approved by Mass. Public Service Commission, decision and dissenting opinion, meeting of Directors approves issue, provisions of bonds